LaSalle Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

LaSalle Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 14,789. It is the 52nd most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in LaSalle Parish is 36.6 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in LaSalle Parish is $68,497. This is 13% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $119,500. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, LaSalle Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in LaSalle Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.5%. The Black or African American population (11.5%) is well below the state average of 30.5%.

Education

13.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for LaSalle Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.